Cytopathologic herpes simplex virus features in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 61-64, 2016.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-632675
ABSTRACT
@#Laryngeal SCCA usually presents with hoarseness when the glottis is involved, dysphagia if the supraglottis is involved, and difficulty of breathing and stridor in subglottic invovlement. A neck mass as an initial presentation of laryngeal carcinoma is commonly linked to the involvement of the supraglottis due to its rich lymphatic drainage. About 70% of supraglottic tumours present with advanced disease (stages III-IV),1 while 75% of glottic tumours present with localized disease (stages I-II).1 Smoking and alcohol consumption are considered highly significant etiologic factors but evidence has suggested a possible role for human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, ras oncogene activation, and gastroesophageal reflux as well.2 To the best of our knowledge, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma has not been associated with herpes simplex virus (HSV). We report a case of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma with an unusual presentation and peculiar histopathology, and discuss its potential association with herpes simplex virus.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Carcinoma
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Simplexvirus
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Glottis
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Larynx
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Men
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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